Tying the Organza Traffic Lights Diawl Bach with Davie McPhail

Translated from Welsh as "little devil", the Diawl Bach Nymph is a deadly Trout Fly Pattern. In Britain and some areas of Northern Europe, the Diawl Bach fly pattern has become one of the most popular Stillwater flies of recent times, amazing for such a drab, non-descript trout fly. Davie McPhail's version of the Diawl Bach includes a specific material called Organza Ribbon, which he uses instead of a gold or silver wire. It gives a more life-like appearance, especially with the fibres sticking out from the body of the fly.

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Time to tie a Blue Dun Dry Fly, with the guidance of Davie McPhail.




Materials Used:
Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10 Thread: Uni-8/0 Black Tail: Black Hackle Fibres Rib: Black Organza Back: Red Holographic Tinsel and Pearl Throat: Black Hackle Fibres Wing-Buds: Jungle cock Head: Black Uv Diamond Brite Dubbing

Additional materials: Additionally, Davie made use of Varnish, which he applied to the thread after completing the fly.

Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!